Encouragement for Today Archives

Annie F. Downs reflects on the importance of learning from both suffering and fun, drawing parallels between her own experience with a house fire...

When a marriage ends, it's not just the living that die, but also the dreams and hopes of what could have been. In this powerful and personal...

As the new year begins, many of us struggle to rebuild our faith after a challenging 2020, but Jesus reminds us that even small amounts of faith...

When our opinions and feelings lead us astray, we risk falling into destructive patterns of sin and chaos, much like the Israelites in the book of...

When life's unexpected blows strike, it's easy to lose hope, but a powerful verse from Romans 15:13 offers a lifeline of comfort and peace. By...

Sharon Jaynes shares her personal experience of turning painful memories into stories of victory, encouraging readers to do the same through God's...

Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing sleepless nights, worry, and fear about the future. By...

God's love for individuals who have experienced divorce is often misunderstood, but Scripture clearly states that God hates the cruelty and...

I remember one day when I got an email that started, "Shame on you..."

The Apostle Paul's life was marked by hardship and persecution, yet he remained joyful and focused on his mission to spread the gospel. By flipping...

The Apostle Paul's greeting in Philippians 1:2, which includes both "grace" and "peace," was a strategic move to be inclusive in a society divided...

A church member's spontaneous act of kindness to a stranger, buying him shoes after noticing his worn-out soles, is a powerful reminder that we are...

As the world reflects on a challenging year, it's easy to forget the faithfulness of God amidst life's difficulties. By building an "altar jar" and...

Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal experience of finding solace in grief, rather than bitterness, and how this approach can soften hardened hearts...

Mark Batterson explores the concept of God's power being made perfect in weakness, using the example of Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite who delivered...